The System of Writing Developed by the Citizens of Ugarit

question 67

Multiple Choice

The system of writing developed by the citizens of Ugarit:

• A)combined Egyptian hieroglyphics and Mesopotamian cuneiform.
• B)used an alphabet of about thirty symbols for the consonants.
• C)was hopelessly inefficient for the needs of trade.
• D)constituted a secret language used by diplomats and spies.
• E)was adopted throughout the region as an easier alternative to Phoenician.

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

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Chameleon Effect

The unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners.

Groupthink

The mode of thinking that occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.